5 Centimes - Léopold II French text, large date

€1.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1904-1907
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Centimes (0.05 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.18 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole (Center hole 3.5 mm)
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Alphonse Michaux
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#54, Schön#17, LA#BFM-20
Obverse descriptionThe royal monogram of King Léopold II is surrounded with legend in French. Date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringROYAUME DE BELGIQUE ★ ・1906・
(Translation: Kingdom of Belgium)
Reverse descriptionThe center hole is flanked by an olive sprig and value. Designer below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 CES A. MICHAUX
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1904  - Morin 273 - 5 813 932
1905  - Morin 275; Signature with dot -
1905  - Morin 275a; Overdate 1905/04 -
1905  - Morin 275b; `WICHAUX`; error -
1905  - Signature without dot - 9 575 374
1906  - Morin 277 - 8 463 239
1906  - Morin 277a; Overdate 1906/05 -
1907  - Morin 279 - 993 028
Catalog ID1338909190
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